Before you start readingthis, these are 10 things that I frequently notice in my family. A lot of these things can come off as stereotypical, but I am not saying that these things occur in every Asian household. These are just simple things that my friends and I have experienced.

1) You can never use your phone without being harshly criticized

Me: **Does 2 hours of calc homework, and mom does not come into the room once.

Unlocks phone to check snapchat

Mom: **Walks into room

"Why are you always on your phone?!?!?! That's all you do!!!"

2) GRADES!!! They are more important than your social life, health, and enjoyment.

3) After every mistake you make, there is always a life story that follows. There is an 83% chance that the story will be something about your parent's childhood.

4) You will constantly be compared to your older siblings, cousins, etc. This can be through grades, how well you play sports, college ∞

5) After a long, stressful day, you are guaranteed to come home to a delicious home cooked meal.

p.s.: You will be yelled at if you don't finish everything on the plate

6) It is very difficult for them to understand the concept of hip-hop and rap music.

7) If you have a younger sibling, then everything is blamed on you.

8) They tell you that every older person is either an aunt or uncle, but you don't even know if they're really related to you

9) A jar never goes to waste! You probably have random jars filled with spices and herbs.

10) If it's cold, you are forbidden to go outside without at least 3 layers of winter clothes